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MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 11 moreWorks well
“An 8% Glycolic Acid transformative resurfacing treatment that addresses the skin symptoms of hormonal imbalances related to low cortisol, high DHEA, and imbalanced progesterone that often show on the skin as dryness, wrinkles, irritation and excess oil.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract + 1 moreWorks well
“An 8% Glycolic Acid transformative resurfacing treatment that addresses the skin symptoms of hormonal imbalances related to low cortisol, high DHEA, and imbalanced progesterone that often show on the skin as dryness, wrinkles, irritation and excess oil.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Anti-agingGlycolic acid, Niacinamide + 3 moreWorks well
“An 8% Glycolic Acid transformative resurfacing treatment that addresses the skin symptoms of hormonal imbalances related to low cortisol, high DHEA, and imbalanced progesterone that often show on the skin as dryness, wrinkles, irritation and excess oil.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid, niacinamide.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Glycolic acid + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glycolic acid, Niacinamide + 2 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, niacinamide
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract.
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGlycerin~4.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerSodium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Propanediol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolBis(tripeptide-1) copper acetate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fusion peptide that combines peptides produced by human and plant cells. It might have anti-aging effect in skin and can help the skin moisturization
More about Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76Hydroxyproline~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking
More about HydroxyprolineProline~0.85–1.25%
Niacinamide~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideArginine~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineSodium pca~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPanthenol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium hyaluronate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcer saccharum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractAgastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Centella asiatica extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractLactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extractLactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme-based exfoliant
More about Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extractNephelium lappaceum leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharum officinarum extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateMaltodextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sodium hydroxide, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Bis(tripeptide-1) copper acetate, Nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-76, Hydroxyproline, Proline, Niacinamide, Arginine, Sodium pca, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Acer saccharum extract, Agastache mexicana flower/leaf/stem extract, Centella asiatica extract, Lactobacillus/pumpkin ferment extract, Lactobacillus/punica granatum fruit ferment extract, Nephelium lappaceum leaf extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| VeracityREGENERATING INFUSIONYOUR PRODUCT | COSRXAHA 7 Whitehead Power Liquid | BaleaNiacinamide Peeling Concentrate | CreamyTônico clareador | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | — | $13.65 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 11 | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Mandelic Acid | Alpha-Arbutin |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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